The Federal Government says it will expand its direct cash transfer programme to reach more poor and vulnerable Nigerians, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. Speaking on Tuesday at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch in Abuja, Edun said the initiative currently benefits…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of personnel exiting the Armed Forces of Nigeria, stating that it prioritises life after service through structured transition and rehabilitation programmes. The Director of Support Services, DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokunbo Bello, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the closing of a two-day Pre-Retirement Transition…
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category Five storm, unleashing destructive winds of up to 185 mph (295 km/h) and torrential rainfall, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The NHC described the storm as “extremely dangerous and life-threatening,” urging residents to remain sheltered even as the eye passes….
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Benin Republic 3–1 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers. The Falcons were held to a 1–1 draw by the Amazons of Benin Republic in the second leg on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, but…
The European Union (EU) Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria in the areas of security, trade, and governance, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen relations with West Africa’s largest democracy. A high-level EU delegation led by Mr. David McAllister visited the Nigerian Senate in Abuja on Tuesday, where it…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted media reports alleging that it disbursed $1.259 billion to major oil sector operators for the importation of refined petroleum products and related items, describing such claims as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement on Tuesday, the Bank clarified that the figure cited in its Q1 2025 Sectoral…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received Mr. Anders Holch Povlsen, Denmark’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller Group, at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to deepen economic relations and attract more foreign investment to Nigeria. Povlsen, who also chairs the Bestseller Foundation, was accompanied by Denmark’s Ambassador to Nigeria,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the ongoing construction of the 13.52-kilometre Ngo–Atlantic–Oyorokoto Road will be completed and commissioned by March next year. The road, which leads to the popular Oyorokoto Beach and a newly discovered Atlantic beachfront, is being executed by Monier Construction Company (MCC). Governor Fubara made the disclosure on Tuesday…
The Senate will on Wednesday screen the newly appointed Service Chiefs nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this after reading the President’s letter forwarding the nominees to the upper chamber. The nominees include: General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff Major-General Waheedi Shaibu – Chief of Army…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that two persons lost their lives, while 20 others were rescued from the two-storey building that collapsed on Monday at 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo, Lagos State. NEMA provided the update in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. According to…
